WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE
Legislative Digest No. 35
FIFTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
Friday, March 3, 200654th Day - 2006 Regular Session
SENATE
HOUSE
HB 3316-SHB 3319

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House Bills
HB 3316-S

by House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Dunshee, Linville, Grant, and Kessler)


Authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds.


(DIGEST AS ENACTED)


Provides that, for the purpose of providing funds for state correctional facilities, the state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of fifty-nine million three hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be required, to finance the projects and all costs incidental thereto.

Provides that, for the purpose of providing funds for the Columbia river basin water supply development program, the state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of two hundred million dollars, or as much thereof as may be required, to finance the projects and all costs incidental thereto.

Provides that, for the purpose of providing funds for the Hood Canal aquatic rehabilitation program, the state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of six million nine hundred twenty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be required, to finance the projects and all costs incidental thereto.

Declares that a portion of the bonds issued under this act are intended to be used for wastewater and clean water improvement projects at state parks as part of the Hood Canal aquatic rehabilitation program. State parks intended to be improved by the bond proceeds include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Approximately one hundred thousand dollars for Twanoh state park;

(2) Approximately one million two hundred thousand dollars for Dosewallips state park;

(3) Approximately seven hundred thousand dollars for Belfair state park;

(4) Approximately one million fifty thousand dollars for Potlatch state park;

(5) Approximately five hundred thousand dollars for Kitsap Memorial state park;

(6) Approximately nine hundred thousand dollars for Scenic Beach state park;

(7) Approximately three hundred thousand dollars for Twanoh and Triton Cove state parks;

(8) Approximately eight hundred fifty thousand dollars for Shine Tidelands state park;

(9) Approximately one hundred fifty thousand dollars for Pleasant Harbor state park; and

(10) Approximately one hundred seventy thousand dollars for Triton Cove state park.

Provides that, for the purpose of providing funds for the rehabilitation of the Puget Sound, the state finance committee is authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the state of Washington in the sum of seven million three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be required, to finance the projects and all costs incidental thereto.

Provides that a portion of the bonds issued under this act are intended to be used for wastewater and clean water improvement projects at state parks as part of the rehabilitation of Puget Sound. State parks intended to be improved by the bond proceeds include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Approximately one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars for Sequim Bay state park;

(2) Approximately seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for Fort Flagler state park;

(3) Approximately seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for Larabee state park;

(4) Approximately three hundred thousand dollars for Fort Worden state park;

(5) Approximately three hundred thousand dollars for Camano Island state park;

(6) Approximately three hundred fifty thousand dollars for Deception Pass state park;

(7) Approximately two hundred fifty thousand dollars for Possession Point;

(8) Approximately one million one hundred thousand dollars for Illahee state park;

(9) Approximately one million two hundred thousand dollars for Kopachuck state park;

(10) Approximately seven hundred thousand dollars for Penrose Point state park;

(11) Approximately two hundred fifty thousand dollars for Blake Island state park; and

(12) Approximately one million three hundred thousand dollars for Fay Bainbridge state park.
-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Feb 23Public hearing and executive action taken in committee.
CB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Feb 24Placed on second reading.
Feb 281st substitute bill substituted.
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1.
-- IN THE SENATE --
Mar 2Held on first reading.
Mar 8Rules suspended.
Placed on second reading.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 1.
-- IN THE HOUSE --
Speaker signed.
-- IN THE SENATE --
President signed.
-- OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION --
Delivered to Governor.
Mar 22Governor signed.
Chapter 167, 2006 Laws.
Effective date 3/22/2006.

HB 3319

by Representatives Grant, Armstrong, and Newhouse


Creating exemptions from the Washington clean indoor air act.


Recognizes the will of the people strongly expressed by passage of Initiative Measure No. 901 to prohibit smoking in many places. A clear message was sent that people do not want to be exposed unwillingly to second-hand smoke.

Finds that other states that have passed smoking bans have provided exceptions for key establishments and settings.

Finds that since Initiative Measure No. 901 exempted private offices and the people that work in them from the initiative, other exemptions should be created.

Provides that no person may smoke in a public place or in any place of employment except in a cigar bar, retail tobacco shop, private club, theatrical production site, or designated smoking area in a long-term care facility, licensed by the department under this act.

Directs the department to issue a transferable license for a cigar bar, retail tobacco shop, private club, theatrical production site, or designated smoking area in a long-term care facility, if the applicant pays any applicable fee established by the department and shows to the satisfaction of the department that the establishment is, and has been since January 1, 2004, a cigar bar, retail tobacco shop, private club, theatrical production site, or designated smoking area in a long-term care facility, as defined in RCW 70.160.020.

Provides that smoking by residents living in long-term care facilities is permitted in a designated smoking area that meets the following standards: (1) The designated smoking area cannot be located in a common area, including but not limited to entrances, lobbies, hallways, dining rooms, activity rooms, or meeting rooms, where employees, visitors, or nonsmoking residents are required to enter or pass through for work, visits, or services.

(2) An indoor designated smoking area must be enclosed and separately ventilated as defined in RCW 70.160.020. The indoor area must meet the stricter of any applicable indoor air exposure limits set by the department of labor and industries or the department of health for vapor phase nicotine and carbon monoxide.

(3) An outdoor designated smoking area must be covered and protected from inclement weather, identified with signs, and reachable by a nonhazardous pathway. The outdoor area may be located no closer than fifteen feet from entrances, exits, operable windows, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed nonsmoking area. The outdoor area must be closed on at least one side to minimize smoke infiltration into the facility and must have an outdoor filter system to help absorb smoke when the outdoor smoking area is in use.

(4) Prospective employees and residents must be informed as to whether the facility has a designated smoking area. No employee may be required to enter a designated smoking area while in use. Cleaning and maintenance of the designated smoking area may not occur when smokers are present. Persons under the age of eighteen are prohibited from entering or performing any duties in a designated smoking area.

(5) The department of labor and industries and the department of health may adopt rules as needed to implement this act.
-- 2006 REGULAR SESSION --
Mar 2First reading, referred to Health Care.